HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 9556 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 9556
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council May 7, 2013
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SUBJECT: MARINE PARK IMPROVEMENTS
The purpose of this informal report is to provide a summary of recent improvements made to
Marine Park and Marine Park Pool. Marine Park located at 303 NW 20th Street dates back to
1894, is one of the oldest parks in the City and consists of approximately 12 acres.
Park Improvements
On December 8, 2009 (M&C G-16786) Council approved the Parks and Community Services
Department's Fiscal Year 2010 Gas Well Project Expenditure Plan. The FY2010 Plan identified
$125,397.72 in gas lease bonus revenue for Marine Park improvements. These funds were
combined with gas well bonus revenues in the amount of $160,750.89 received from the leasing
of Circle Park and reprogrammed for use at Marine Park when Council approved the Fiscal Year
2011 Gas Related Revenue Project Expenditure Plan on January 4, 2011 (M&C G-17175). Thus
the total amount for park improvements amounted to $286,148.61
On January 17, 2012, staff met with the Near North Side Neighborhood Association to obtain
input on design elements and prioritization of improvements in preparation for the park renovation
project.
PACS staff began the requisition of materials on November 6, 2012 in preparation for
construction which began on January 22, 2013. Parks and Community Services in-house Trades
construction crews constructed the following improvements:
• 40'x44' picnic shelter
• Seat wall at shelter patio with Betty Ward Memorial
• 6,480 SF skate park on re-purposed tennis courts
• Existing shelter repair and painting
• 14 benches
• 20 picnic/gaming tables
• 925 LF new sidewalk
• 390 LF existing sidewalk replacement
Aquatic Center
On December 13, 2011 (M&C C-25370) Council authorized the change of use and expenditure of
$1,850,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant Funds for the Marine Park Family Aquatic
Center. Additionally, on March 20, 2012 (M&C C-25512) Council authorized the use of
$2,000,000.00 in Capital Project Reserve Funds and the execution of a design-build contract with
the guaranteed maximum price of $3,225,905.00 with Thos. S. Byrne, Ltd., to design and build
the Enhanced Neighborhood Family Aquatic Center.
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS
INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 9556
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council May 7, 2013
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SUBJECT: MARINE PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Construction began with the demolition of the existing 1926 era pool after the 2012 swim season.
The new aquatic facility was relocated to the north east section of the park to increase the
distance from the residences to the west and to support the Northside Economic Development
Plan.
The Enhanced Neighborhood Family Aquatic Center includes the following elements:
• Zero Beach Entry
• Participatory Children's Play Feature
• Spraying Water
• Waterslide
• Lap Lanes/Water Fitness Area
• Water Lounge Deck
• Shade Structures
• Picnic Tables
• Shelter
• Spanish Architectural Style Bathhouse
• Parking Facility
On December 11, 2012 (M&C C-26007) Council authorized the execution of change order#1 in
the amount of $193,260.00. This change order increased the size of the play structure, added a
pool cooling system, electronic turnstiles, monument sign and a clay tile roof to the bathhouse.
Summary of Improvements
In total the estimated value of improvements at Marine Park exceed $4,130,000.00. Park
renovations will be completed in mid-May and a Grand Opening for the aquatic center is
scheduled for May 25, 2013.
Should you have any questions regarding this information, please contact Richard Zavala,
Director, Parks and Community Services Department at 817.392.5704 or Susan Alanis, Assistant
City Manager, at 817.392.6183.
Tom Higgins
City Manager
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS